Title: Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Beach guesthouse in Port St Johns with free parking ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29085600/29085527/f1b8a929.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29085600/29085527/ddec9c74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29085600/29085527/98352128.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29085600/29085527/51f0a85c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29090000/29085600/29085527/7dc88c3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House provides a quiet escape from everyday life. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPort-St-Johns-Hotels-Umzimvubu-Retreat-Guest-House.h29085527.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FPort-St-Johns-Hotels-Umzimvubu-Retreat-Guest-House.h29085527.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C-31.62878%2C29.54639&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=F9kpydYqgGckFtEg18suSmf0x1c=) Marine Dr, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, 5120 #### What's nearby - Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Mzimvubu River Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km - Mt Thesiger - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Second Beach - 9 min drive - 4.3 km #### Restaurants - ‪KFC - ‬13 min walk - ‪Steve's - ‬8 min walk - ‪Debonairs Pizza - ‬14 min walk - ‪Amapondo - ‬9 min drive - ‪Wood 'n Spoon - ‬11 min drive ## About this property ### Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Property highlights Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. Other perks include: - Free self parking - Full breakfast (surcharge) Room features All guestrooms are individually decorated, and include comforts such as premium bedding. More amenities include: - Deep soaking tubs and free toiletries - Satellite channels and daily housekeeping ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi - WiFi in public areas is free with a 1-device limit ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends; ZAR 65 to 120 for adults and ZAR 45 to 90 for children ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Deep soaking bathtub - Free toiletries - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Satellite channels ### More - Individual decor ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in fee: ZAR 100 Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee: ZAR 150 for check-in between 9 PM and midnight Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: ZAR 100 ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Renovations and closures This property is closed from September 2 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change). ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of ZAR 100 per pet, per stay Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 18 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: ZAR 300.0 per day We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for full breakfast: approximately ZAR 65 to 120 for adults, and ZAR 45 to 90 for children - Pet fee: ZAR 100 per pet, per stay - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability) - Late check-in fee: ZAR 150 for check-in between 9 PM and midnight - Late check-out fee: ZAR 100 (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds This property accepts credit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Free WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit ### Property is also known as Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Guesthouse Port St Johns Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Guesthouse Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Port St Johns Umzimvubu Retreat House house Umzimvubu Retreat St Johns Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Guesthouse Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Port St Johns Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Guesthouse Port St Johns ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 18 lbs per pet. There's a fee of ZAR 100 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of ZAR 100 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from 9 PM– midnight for a fee of ZAR 150. ### What time is check-out at Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House? > Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for ZAR 100 (subject to availability). ### Where is Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House located? > Situated in Port St Johns, this beach guesthouse is within a 15-minute walk of Museum and Mzimvubu River Park. Mt Thesiger and Second Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 2 ### 6.8/10 Cleanliness ### 7.8/10 Staff & service ### 3.0/10 Amenities ### 6.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 8/10 Good #### Ethan Sep 18, 2018 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Comfortable place to break a Transkei driving trip My wife and I needed a place to stay in Port St Johns, to break our journey across the Transkei. We didn't know what to expect or hope for, so we took a chance. Umzimvubu Retreat Guest House was fine - comfortable and clean, pleasant staff, two friendly dogs, a fragrant Yesterday, a fragrant Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow bush by the front entrance. Breakfast was excellent. There wasn't really any view of the ocean, but the town's natural setting overall is spectacular - it's almost worth staying overnight in Port St Johns just for the natural beauty of the cliffs and the ocean. ##### Ethan Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018 ### 2/10 Terrible #### David Jul 17, 2024 In November 2023 I booked a single night for two people here for 25 June 2024 on Expedia. I received an email from Expedia saying “Your reservation is confirmed. No need to call to reconfirm” and payment was taken from my credit card. This was part of a three-week tour from Cape Town to Durban. On 13 June 2024 I received a message from the accommodation, via Expedia, saying “Kindly note that we have no availability for the date originally booked” and that they had outsourced accommodation. Despite me asking for a reason no explanation was given as to why accommodation was confirmed 6 months earlier but suddenly no longer was. By this time we were already in South Africa and it was far too late to change our plans so we had no option but to accept the alternative accommodation they had arranged. It was quite different to what we had booked, a ‘holiday camp’ – Cremorne Estate. I have been booking accommodation via the main hotel booking websites for over 20 years and this has never happened to me before. A thoroughly unsatisfactory experience. ##### David Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Gerd Apr 10, 2020 Liked: Staff & service #### Tolle Lage bei hochwertigen Zimmern Durch kostenloses Upgraten hatten wir auch Strom und tolle Aussicht auf das Meer. ##### Gerd Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 ### 4/10 Poor #### StephenJeffries, Cape Town Feb 29, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The management where not very obvious in their appearances. The place looks very tired and badly maintained and in serious need of a refurbishment. ##### StephenJeffries Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Feb 10, 2020 Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Uns hat nichts gefallen. Leider. Haben wir so noch nie in dem Land erlebt. Never ever ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### robert Feb 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Overnight,enjoyable ##### robert Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nandipa Jan 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Nandipa Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alfred Ndumiso Oct 26, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ##### Alfred Ndumiso Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Peter Jan 11, 2020 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best place to stay in Port Sint Johns ##### Peter Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveller Dec 7, 2018 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Sun-City-Hotels-The-Palace-Of-The-Lost-City-At-Sun-City-Resort.h392096.Hotel-Information) > > [Aloft Chicago Downtown River North](https://www.expedia.ca/Chicago-Hotels-Aloft-Chicago-Downtown-River-North.h5461400.Hotel-Information) > > [Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels-Ramada-Plaza-By-Wyndham-Montreal.h911004.Hotel-Information) > > [Mafigeni Safari Lodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Gravelotte-Hotels-Mafigeni-Safari-Lodge.h3954755.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Montreal](https://www.expedia.ca/Montreal-Hotels.d178288.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Fraser Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Fraser-Lake-Hotels.d181767.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Hotels in Toronto](https://www.expedia.ca/Toronto-Hotels.d178314.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Blue Mountain Resort Home Collection](https://www.expedia.ca/Owen-Sound-Hotels-Blue-Mountain-Resort-Home-Collection.h35594105.Hotel-Information) > > [Cheap Hotels in Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Cheap-Hotels.0-0-d602873-tCheapHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Golf Hotels in Cuba](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Cuba-Golf-Hotel.0-0-d44-tGolfHotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > > [Hotels in Las Vegas Strip](https://www.expedia.ca/Las-Vegas-Strip-Las-Vegas-Hotels.0-n800045-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > > [Hotels near Sheppard-Yonge Station](https://www.expedia.ca/Sheppard-Yonge-Station-Hotels.d6212664.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Park Inn by Radisson Polokwane](https://www.expedia.ca/Polokwane-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Polokwane.h17771611.Hotel-Information) > > [Thorn & Feather (Vermaaklikheid)](https://www.expedia.ca/Vermaaklikheid-Hotels-Thorn-Feather.h61102048.Hotel-Information) > > [Aquila Private Game Reserve & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Touws-River-Hotels-Aquila-Private-Game-Reserve-Spa.h6347327.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotels in Ladner](https://www.expedia.ca/Ladner-Hotels.d56904.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Halifax](https://www.expedia.ca/Halifax-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Halifax.h806113.Hotel-Information) ### Flights > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Lisbon District (LIS)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/lis/toronto-to-lisbon) > > [Flights from Detroit (DTW) to El Paso (ELP)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/dtw/elp/detroit-to-el-paso) > > [Flights from Toronto (YYZ) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yyz/fll/toronto-to-fort-lauderdale) > > [Flights from Vancouver (YVR) to Delhi (DEL)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yvr/del/vancouver-to-delhi) > > [Flights from Hamilton (YHM) to Edmonton (YEG)](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/flights/yhm/yeg/hamilton-to-edmonton) ### Cars > [Car rentals in Portugal](https://www.expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Portugal.d147.Car-Rental-Destinations) > > [Car rentals in Victoria](https://www.expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Victoria-Intl.d4872537.Car-Rental-Guide) ### Vacation Rentals > [Moberly Lake Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Moberly-Lake-Vacation-Rentals.d6340290.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) > > [Sharbot Lake Vacation Rentals](https://www.expedia.ca/Sharbot-Lake-Vacation-Rentals.d6263397.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ### General > [Visit St. Louis](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Louis.dx178309)